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2b Second Edition (February 2003) Part Number: AV-RTT4B-TE This document summarizes late-breaking and supplemental information for hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 products. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other documents contained in this product release, the - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 2
is a registered trademark of The Open Group. BROCADE, the Brocade B weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes Second Edition (February 2003) Part Number: - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 3
Firmware, page 11 ■ Firmware Upgrade Procedures, page 12 ■ Firmware Enhancements, page 16 ■ Fabric OS Commands, page 21 ■ Updating the Core Switch PID Format, page 48 ■ Additional CLI commands, page 50 ■ Adding the SAN Switch 2/32 to an Existing Fabric, page 51 ■ Java Runtime Environment for HP - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 4
hp StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS4B-TE ■ hp StorageWorks ISL Trunking Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTSAB-TE ■ hp StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTSDB-TE 4 SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 5
Remote Switch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS7B-TE Soft copy of the hp StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 Version 4.0.x Installation Guide, part number AA-RS2WB-TE, is also provided on the CD, which is shared with 2/64 Core Switch products. Hardcopy of the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 6
the entire fabric. ■ Zoning-Allows partitioning of the SAN into logical groupings of devices that access each other. ■ Fabric Watch-Monitors the performance and status of HP StorageWorks SAN Switches, and alerts network managers as problems arise. 6 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 7
Extended Fabrics Tab. See the hp StorageWorks Common Software and Switch Options Version 3.0.x/v4.0.x Release Notes for Remote Switch limitations. Optional Upgrades and Software The following optional upgrades and software are also available for SAN Switch 2/32 products. Note: Options purchased - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 8
(Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm), +31-555-384-210. Orderable Hardware Table 1 lists HP hardware accessory options for SAN Switch 2/32 products Table 1: SAN Switch 2/32 Orderable Hardware Accessory Short wavelength SFP Long wavelength SFP, 10 km Long wavelength SFP, 35km 2m LC-to-LC - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 9
Hardware The hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit is included with your switch. See the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit Installation Addendum, part number AV-RU6YA-TE, supplied with the rack mount kit for installation instructions. Note: HP highly recommends - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 10
Updating the core PID format ■ Using hot spare switch ports to deal with failures Firmware Overview Firmware v4.0.2b works with HP StorageWorks 2 Gbps switch models only. The firmware will not work if loaded onto HP StorageWorks 1 Gbps switch models. HP recommends that all switches supported by the - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 11
Prerequisites for Upgrading or Restoring Firmware Note: SAN Switch 2/32 products require firmware Version 4.0.2b or higher. Version 4.0.2b firmware and future upgrades are available on the HP website at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/fcsanswitch232/index.html Prerequisites for - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 12
following procedure to upgrade the SAN Switch 2/32 to firmware Version 4.0.2b in UNIX environments: 1. Download the firmware from the hp website into a Windows or UNIX machine. 2. Unzip the firmware zip file. It will create several files and folders. 3. Verify that the FTP service is running on the - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 13
Firmware Upgrade Procedures 7. Reissue the haShow command from the switch IP session, as follows: ter1_127:admin> haShow Local CP (Slot 6, CP0): Active. Remote CP ( option and the firmwareCommit option are executed. It is NOT necessary to perform a SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 13 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 14
equivalent, and it makes no difference which is active and which is standby. OpenVMS Environments Use the following procedure to upgrade the SAN Switch 2/32 to firmware Version 4.0.2b in OpenVMS environments: Note: Do not use an OpenVMS machine as the FTP server without modifying the filenames and - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 15
displayed on screen. Through Browser: 1. Open browser. 2. In the space for the web address, type the IP for switch 0 and press Enter. 3. Screen showing entire fabric should appear. 4. Find the switch in the fabric which needs firmware to be upgraded. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 15 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 16
Version 4.0.2b firmware works with HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 and HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 products. This firmware will not work if loaded onto the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 1 Gbps models, or HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 or 2/16 products. 16 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 17
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide. firmwaredownload Use this admin level command to download a new firmware version to a switch. firmwarecommit Use this admin level command to commit a new firmware version to both partitions of flash memory. The SAN Switch 2/32 maintains - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 18
Firmware supports persistent logging. Each switch integrates its own persistent log. ■ The persistent log is preserved across power cycles and system reboots. ■ The persistent log has a default log messages. For example, the user may specify that all log SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 19
Firmware Enhancements Note: Within Web Tools, the Fabric View Events ICON window does not separate persistent from RAM error messages. Please use the Events ICON located on the SAN Switch 2/32 refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 20
, denial of service attacks, or unstable behavior. HP's Fabric OS Version 4.0.x is based on MontaVista's embedded Linux real-time operating system, and incorporates v15.2 of the SNMP agent from SNMP Research. In response to the advisory, HP has released Fabric OS 20 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 21
, an ACL of 192.168.64.0 allows for access by any firmware. ifModeShow and ifModeSet Commands Changing the link mode is not supported supported by the network equipment to which it is attached may result in an inability to communicate with the system through its Ethernet interface. SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 22
: It is recommended that you only use these commands from the serial console port. Example 1: To advertise all modes of operation, follow this scenario for the 10 Mbps / Half Duplex (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Committing configuration...done. cp0:admin> 22 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 23
the switchStatusPolicyShow command will show the default settings instead of any custom settings. privileged access, denial of service attacks, or unstable IP octets. For example, an ACL of 192.168.64.0 allows for access by any hosts that start with SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 23 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 24
The following SNMP commands are included with this release of firmware. loopporttest Command A new admin level command, loopporttest, has 3 through 8 for all ports present until the number of frames requested is reached, all ports are marked bad. 24 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 25
2, and 4 (which are byte, word, and quad). Example To perform a loopback port test: switch:admin> loopporttest -ports 1/0-1/15 Running Loop Port Test ....... Test Complete: "loopporttest" Pass 10 of 10 Duration 0 hr, 0 min & 1 sec (0:0:0:127). Passed SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 25 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 26
ERR_STAT_2LONG ERR_STAT_BADEOF ERR_STAT_BADOS ERR_STAT_C3DISC ERR_STAT_CRC ERR_STAT_ENCIN ERR_STAT_ENCOUT ERR_STAT_TRUNC FDET_PERR FINISH_MSG_ERR FTPRT_STATUS_ERR LESSN_STATUS_ERR MBUF_STATE_ERR MBUF_STATUS_ERR NO_SEGMENT PORT_ABSENT PORT_ENABLE 26 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 27
is an interactive menu driven command. Upon invocation, it lists all the current telnet and serial port login sessions. It lists information such as the session number, login name, the idle time, session number of the connection you wish to terminate. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 27 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 28
entry is: "pts/3 ". This action will effectively kill these process(es):- USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/pts/3 root 11404 f.... rbash root 11428 f.... chkdefaultpassw root 11717 f.... passwd Please Ensure (Y/[N]): y killing session.... Done! 28 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 29
the ports that have this behavior so that the switch will not send an FLOGI Accept until all routes are setup. That way after the link disruption, I/Os will resume. The configuration is saved in the non-volatile memory and is persistent across switch reboot or power cycle. SAN switch 2/32 Version - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 30
parameters will now output information for all 64 ports within a single logical switch. The output from the following commands have been added to the output of the supportShow command: fabStateShow fabSwitchShow chassisShow fanShow historyShow 30 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 31
secondary partition and commit both partitions of a CP to an updated\ version of the firmware. This must be done after each firmwaredownload, and after the switch has been rebooted and a sanity check is performed to make sure the new image is fine. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 31 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 32
to both partitions of the CP. Or, the firmwarerestore command to copy the secondary partition (with the old firmware) to the primary, and back out of the new firmware download. The following example shows how to commit a new version of the firmware: 32 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 33
of the Persistent Error Log Persistent error log features follow: ■ Preserved across power cycles and system reboots. ■ Default capacity to store 1,024 error log entries. ■ May be resized at run time without having to reboot the switch or the system. ■ May be resized at run time to configure - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 34
command to display the error log, showing entries in the log without any page breaks. It is identical to errShow, except that errShow prompts the user to type return between each log entry. 34 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 35
must follow -s with the switch instance number where the command is to be executed. Valid values for switch instance are 0 (for the switch instance associated with slots 1 though 4) or 1 (for the switch instance associated with slots 6 though 10). SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 35 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 36
admin Description Use this command to display the error log, prompting the user to type return between each log entry. It is identical to errDump, except that errDump displays all entries without page breaks. The output of errshow command 36 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 37
You must follow -s with the switch instance number where the command is to be executed. Valid values for switchinstance are 0 (for the switch instance associated with slots 1 though 4) or 1 (for the switch instance associated with slots 6 though 10). SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 37 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 38
. When this command is executed from the Standby CP, the switch instance number operand is required. The switch instance number is supplied by specifying the operand. This is an optional parameter to specify a switch instance number. 38 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 39
CP, for the switch instance 0.switch: admin> errClear -s 0 The following example shows how to clear the persistent error log on the Standby CP, for the switch instance 0. switch:admin>errClear -s 0 -p See Also errDump, errShow, errNvLogSizeSet, errNvLogSizeShow SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 40
log messages whose message severity level is less than (more severe) or equal to this level. The valid values are: ■ Critical 1 ■ Error 2 ■ Warning 3 ■ Info 4 40 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 41
operands: s swinst - this is an optional parameter to specify a switch instance number. This parameter is required on the Standby CP. This parameter should not be used on the Active CP. You must follow -s with the switch instance number where the SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 41 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 42
display current error log save level on the Standby CP for switch 0. switch:admin> errSaveLvlShow -s 0 See Also errSaveLvlSet, errNvLogSizeSet, errNvLogSizeShow, : s swinst - This is an optional parameter. It specifies a switch instance number. 42 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 43
Example The following example shows how to resize the persistent error log to 1500 entries. switch:admin> errNvLogSizeSet 1500 The following example shows how to resize persistent log to save 1500 error of the configuration on the standby CP. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 43 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 44
to receive error/event messages from the switch and store them in files on the computer hard drive. This enables the storage of switch error log messages on a host system and overcomes the size limitations of the internal log buffers on the switch. 44 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 45
and users as specified by its configuration file. Refer to the manual pages must support standard syslogd to receive error log messages from the switch. switch (in the example this is 4). A descriptive text string is also provided (in the example this is Heartbeat up from Standby CP). SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 46
depending on the error. The switch supports 6 message severity levels for switch to dispatch error log messages to a remote syslogd host whose IP address is 192.168.148.189 switch:admin> syslogdipadd 192.168.148.189 switch:admin> syslogdipshow syslog.IP.address.1 192.168.148.189 46 SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 47
the syslogd daemon with instructions on how to process different messages it receives from the switch. The following are example how to store switch error log messages received from the switch. Note: Please refer to syslog related manual pages on your SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 47 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 48
are running Fabric OS versions that support the new addressing mode. HP recommends the following: ■ Version 2.6.0c or higher for 1 Gbps Switches ■ Version 3.0.2c or higher for 2 Gbps SAN Switches ■ Version 4.0.2b or higher for 2 Gbps Core Switches 48 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 49
120000) [10000] E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] Data field size: (256..2112) [2112] Sequence Level Switching: (0..1) [0] Disable Device Probing: (0..1) [0] Core Switch PID Format: (0..1) [0] 1 Per-frame Route Priority: (0..1) [0] Long Distance Fabric: (0..1) [0] BB credit: (1..27) [16] SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 50
to the HP SAN Design Guide and HP support services. Additional CLI commands portcfglongdistance Extended links in the same SAN are either 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps, but not both. If you have 1 Gbps extended links in the SAN you can not add a 2 Gbps Extended Link to the same SAN. 50 SAN switch 2/32 Version - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 51
this mode. The default value is 0 (disabled). This operand is optional. The following example is for a 100 km link on a port in a V4.0 switch with long distance link initialization protocol enabled: switch:admin> portCfgLongDistance 2/3 L2 1 done Adding the SAN Switch 2/32 to an Existing Fabric - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 52
, the fabric will segment. Refer to Appendix B in the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide supplied with your switch for information on setting the Core PID format. 4. Verify that the available memory on the new switch is large enough for the existing zone configuration database. Use - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 53
the same time you press your mouse button. download hp-ux runtime environment, for the Java 2 platform problems to [email protected]. The download file runs on both Workstations and Servers. As root user, use the SD-UX swinstall command to install the software: /usr/sbin/swinstall& SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 54
of Core Switch 2/64 firmware (Version 4.0.0x) cannot be loaded onto a SAN Switch 2/32. The SAN Switch 2/32 is compatible with the following switches in the fabric, running Fabric OS Version 3.0.2k or later: ■ SAN Switch 2/8 EL ■ SAN Switch 2/8 Power Pak ■ SAN Switch 2/16 ■ SAN Switch 2/16 Power Pak - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 55
assign a domain number to the new switch upon power up. If connecting a SAN with duplicate domain numbers to a switch, the switch will not join the SAN. Therefore, it is best to manually assign a domain number, when adding a new switch to a SAN. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 55 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 56
S 332: 1999 ■ FC-FLA NCIT S TR-20: 1998 ■ FC-GS-3 NCITS 348-2000 Rev 7.01 ■ FC-FG ANSI X3.289: 1996 ■ FC-PH ANSI X3.230: 1994 ■ FC-PH-2 ANSI X3.297: 1997 ■ FC-PH-3 ANSI X3.303: 1998 ■ FC-PLDA NCIT S TR-19: 1998 ■ FC-SW-2 Rev 5.3 56 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 57
FC-VI Rev 1.61 ■ FC-MI, Rev 1.92 ■ FC-SB-2 Rev 2.1 (FICON Support) ■ FC-BB Rev 4.7 ■ FC-FS Rev 1.7 (Still in draft) ■ FC-BB switch port is set to auto-negotiation, and an N-port device is connected, the port synchronization takes longer to complete, and a larger error count displays. SAN switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 58
switch port until after auto-negotiation is complete. OpenVMS, Alpha and Fibre Channel Target Device A problem SAN Switch 2/32 or Core Switch 2/64 with firmware V4.0.2b, the Fibre Channel target device may not be configured. This problem Version 7.x Upgrade and Installation Manual >>> BOOT DQA0 2. - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 59
connected to multiple ports of an HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32, it is possible that not all paths will re-establish to a switch after a failover/ the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide, which specifies to connect each path in a multi-path configuration to a different Fibre Channel switch. - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 60
paths are currently limited to 16 E_Ports for the SAN Switch 2/32. The urouteshow command may occasionally indicate the wrong routing paths of I/O traffic. This is a problem with the urouteshow command, as I/O traffic is still routed correctly. 60 SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 61
Note: Use the API or other management methods to access these functions. Troubleshooting the I2C Time-out message If an EM, I2C_TIMEOUT message displays, then either the I2C bus experienced a fault (usually transient) or there is a hardware problem. SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes 61 - HP StorageWorks 2/32 | SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.2b release notes - Page 62
Recommended Steps Use these steps to determine if there is a hardware problem. 1. Determine which component is indicated. The message provides the included on your software CD does not correctly identify available SAN Switch 2/32 feature/option configurations. Refer to Features Summary, page 6,
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